Router

A router comprising:

• a first cellular transceiver;
• a second cellular transceiver;
• and
• a processor configured to:
• calculate a cost of establishing communication with an intermediate host via each of the first and second cellular transceivers;
• and establish communication with the intermediate host via at least the lower-cost cellular transceiver.

A method for routing data via one or more of multiple communications channels, comprising:

• establishing at least first and second communications channels via first and second communications ports;
• calculating a cost for establishing a data connection on each of the first and second communications channels;
• and
• establishing the data connection on the lower-cost communications channel.

A router comprising:

• a processor connected in communication with a local area network;
• and
• a communications port connected in communication with a host system,
• wherein the processor
• intermediates a flow of data from the local area network to the communications port,
• intercepts selected data having an original periodicity, and
• re-transmits to the communications port portions of the intercepted data at a periodicity less than the original periodicity,
• thereby reducing communication between the communications port and the host system.

A router comprising:

• a first communications port;
• a second communications port;
• an accelerometer;
• a battery;
• and
• a processor configured to:
• monitor the accelerometer and, on detecting motion of the router, institute a battery-conserving mode of communication via at least one of the first communications port or the second communications port, said battery-conserving mode of communication being substantially limited to periodic broadcasts of position.